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Peak Hidden Gems Part 3

Peak Hidden Gems Part 3
Novels that should be significantly more popular than they already are.  Comment any recs below! Most of the novels added to this list at the time had less than a 1000 readers. Part 1: https://www.novelupdates.info/viewlist/83544/ Part 2: https://www.novelupdates.info/viewlist/88138
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Created: May 21st, 2024, Updated: Aug 15th, 2024
Created May 21st, 2024
Updated Aug 15th, 2024
CN (4.2)
#26Circle of Inevitability
24 Chapters Every 58.5 Day(s) 2090 Readers 19 Reviews 06-05-2023
Completed Action Adventure Fantasy Gender Bender Harem Horror Mature Mystery Psychological Supernatural Tragedy Xuanhuan
Lord of Mysteries 2 so you know its going to be good
KR (4.1)
#27I Became A Flashing Genius At The Magic Academy
834 Chapters Every 1.8 Day(s) 7524 Readers 83 Reviews 07-29-2025
Action Adventure Fantasy Harem Romance School Life Shounen Supernatural
MC tries to stick to his heroic beliefs in a world where those with powers look down upon others
CN (4.7)
#28I Am Average and Unremarkable
104 Chapters Every 28.4 Day(s) 2471 Readers 24 Reviews 06-12-2024
Completed Action Adventure Comedy Drama Fantasy Josei Romance Slice of Life Xianxia
Funny and comedic cultivation novel with FMC
JP (4.6)
#29Fake Saint Of The Year
124 Chapters Every 93.6 Day(s) 6213 Readers 98 Reviews 06-10-2024
Completed Adventure Comedy Fantasy Gender Bender Mystery School Life Tragedy
No romance (great story). MC gets transmigrated into the body of the fake saint Elrise (villainess). She strives for the "ideal ending" and things do... more>>
CN (4.5)
#30The Novelist Forced to Become Famous
426 Chapters Every 17.4 Day(s) 1702 Readers 15 Reviews 11-21-2024
Completed Adventure Comedy Drama Fantasy Mystery Psychological Slice of Life Supernatural Tragedy
FMC. Great mysteries! Recommended for fans of detective stories.
KR (4.3)
#31The Artist Who Paints Dungeon
65 Chapters Every 13.5 Day(s) 2174 Readers 12 Reviews 04-01-2025
Fantasy Mystery Slice of Life Supernatural
MC becomes a haunted portrait followed by *misunderstandings*
JP (4.5)
#32The Story of a Macaron-Loving Girl Who Lived a Thousand Years Somehow.
5 Chapters Every 947.8 Day(s) 653 Readers 0 Reviews 10-21-2013
Completed Romance Sci-fi Supernatural
KR (4.3)
#33East Road Quest
105 Chapters Every 23.3 Day(s) 467 Readers 1 Reviews 08-31-2024
Adventure Fantasy Shounen
Time to go on an adventure . . .
JP (4.4)
#34You Don’t Know What You’ve Got Until It’s Gone
13 Chapters Every 81.2 Day(s) 678 Readers 6 Reviews 09-26-2022
Completed Drama Romance School Life
A short story about a teenager struggling to confess his love to his childhood friend 
KR (4.4)
#35The Game Director That Returned from Hell
6 Chapters Every 116.8 Day(s) 1684 Readers 11 Reviews 09-22-2023
Adventure Comedy Drama Fantasy Romance School Life Slice of Life
A great story for anyone into video games
CN (4.3)
#36A Forum for Patients of Fourth Hospital
192 Chapters Every 25.9 Day(s) 1471 Readers 18 Reviews 01-23-2025
Completed Adventure Comedy Horror Mystery Supernatural
A comedic take on the usual horror survival genre (FMC)
CN (4.2)
#37Infinite Bloodcore
465 Chapters Every 2.1 Day(s) 2234 Readers 33 Reviews 07-01-2025
Action Adventure Fantasy Mature Xuanhuan
A novel by the author of Reverend Insanity so you know its good
CN (4.3)
#38Loser System and Berserker Me
215 Chapters Every 20.3 Day(s) 472 Readers 4 Reviews 10-23-2024
Action Comedy Fantasy Sci-fi
A fast-paced comedic story of a man and his failed system
KR (3.8)
#39The Villain Bought the Female Lead
183 Chapters Every 1 Day(s) 1060 Readers 6 Reviews 07-31-2025
Action Fantasy Mystery Psychological Romance School Life
MC buys the FL to protect himself from the "hero" and train her to become even stronger
KR (4.3)
#40Star Instructor, Master Baek
388 Chapters Every 1.3 Day(s) 2115 Readers 17 Reviews 07-27-2025
Action Adventure Comedy Drama Martial Arts Wuxia
Smart ruthless MC turns into a teacher and must reform his violent ways to become the best teacher
JP (4.3)
#41Starting Over
5 Chapters Every 926.8 Day(s) 1699 Readers 20 Reviews 10-25-2013
Completed Drama Mature Psychological Romance Slice of Life Supernatural Tragedy
Dark and depressing but very real and makes you think
KR (3.8)
#42Living as the Hero’s Older Brother
117 Chapters Every 19.3 Day(s) 1267 Readers 4 Reviews 11-14-2024
Action Adventure Drama Fantasy Psychological School Life Supernatural
A typical redemption/regression novel but there is no annoying system or status windows or other KR BS to ruin it
KR (4.3)
#43Can We Become a Family?
0 Chapters Every 281 Day(s) 4549 Readers 20 Reviews N/A
Drama Fantasy Psychological Romance Supernatural Tragedy
No we cant. Jk. FMC actually putting in some work instead of just sitting around for the ML to do something,
KR (4.1)
#44I Became a Magical Girl In a Harem Manga
89 Chapters Every 11.3 Day(s) 2031 Readers 6 Reviews 03-26-2025
Action Comedy Fantasy Gender Bender Harem Romance Supernatural Yuri
The answer to everything is punch really hard.
KR (4.1)
#45I Killed the Player of the Academy
264 Chapters Every 1.4 Day(s) 6243 Readers 49 Reviews 07-20-2025
Action Adventure Comedy Fantasy Harem Romance School Life
Great academy novel, MC isn't overpowered due to cheats he just prepares well in advance and trains religiously.
KR (4.1)
#46The Time-Stop Breeding Uncle Wants to Retire
172 Chapters Every 7.2 Day(s) 2151 Readers 9 Reviews 07-25-2025
Action Adventure Comedy Fantasy Harem Romance Tragedy
Ignore the name the story isn't about NTR or a rapist. This is a very compelling story about acceptance and making the best out of... more>>
CN (4.3)
#47Love Comes After Simulation
168 Chapters Every 11.9 Day(s) 531 Readers 8 Reviews 04-05-2025
Drama Harem Romance Slice of Life Supernatural
MC gets to simulate a bunch or romances (like concentrated romance novels without fillers).  A harem story that feels fulfilling and not shallow like most... more>>
JP (4.2)
#48Muyoku no Seijo wa Okane ni Tokimeku
153 Chapters Every 25.3 Day(s) 3424 Readers 13 Reviews 07-21-2024
Comedy Drama Gender Bender School Life
A good misunderstandings novel
KR (4.1)
#49The Genius Actor Who Brings Misfortune
0 Chapters Every 132 Day(s) 1301 Readers 5 Reviews 03-21-2025
Drama Psychological School Life Slice of Life Supernatural
MC has very bad luck but can avoid it by acting so he has to embark on a journey of becoming an actor to survive
CN (4.3)
#50I Livestream Divination To The World
287 Chapters Every 1.5 Day(s) 1842 Readers 12 Reviews 07-31-2025
Comedy Mystery Slice of Life Supernatural
A comedic story about humans, ghost, demons, and gods that makes you learn quite a bit more about Chinese mythology, 
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  1. tekow0628
    tekow0628· Jun 1, 2024 05:56 PM
    Babe wake up, Peak Hidden Gems part 3 just dropped.
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  2. Mquistic
    Mquistic· Jun 3, 2024 12:51 PM
    You're doing God's work my man, appreciate it
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  3. Dr99999
    Dr99999· Jun 29, 2024 11:56 AM
    Hey! Do you have recommendations for something similar to "The villain bought the female lead"? Like I want a selfish villain type main character. Do respond
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    • cbboss
      cbboss· Author · Jun 29, 2024 12:20 PM
      Selfish/actually villainous mcs are a bit rare. Some that come to mind are Regressor Instruction Manual, I am the fated villain, the villain who robbed the heroines, I'm not a regressor, and dungeon defense.
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    • Dr99999
      Dr99999· Jun 29, 2024 05:13 PM
      @cbboss Regrettably, I have read all of them, and each and every one is great. Well, no worries, I might as well try some academy novels
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    • Enigmatik
      Enigmatik· Jun 30, 2024 07:01 AM

      @Dr99999 bro honestly same, I love those types of MC right now. Try 

      "There’s Absolutely No Problem With The Magic Cards I Made!" 

      Or

      "Omniscient First-Person’s Viewpoint"

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  4. Rieyer
    Rieyer· Aug 4, 2024 07:57 PM
    I just wanted to thank you for creating these list. It is because of you I found many great novels and was able spend very enjoyable time, and escape from some stress. So, thank you.
    Reply · 1 Like · ·
    • cbboss
      cbboss· Author · Aug 4, 2024 08:33 PM
      Thanks! Part 4 coming soon!
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  5. Musfiqur Rahman
    Musfiqur Rahman· May 29, 2024 10:29 AM
    Man I really like this series of yours. And also the extra added commentary helps me in choosing. Thanks
    Reply · 1 Like · ·
    • cbboss
      cbboss· Author · May 29, 2024 01:32 PM
      Glad its helpful! I’ll get to finishing most of the commentary for the rest of the novels sometime this week or next.
      Reply · 1 Like · ·
    • Musfiqur Rahman
      Musfiqur Rahman· May 29, 2024 10:41 PM
      @cbboss thanks dude.
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    • cbboss
      cbboss· Author · May 30, 2024 03:15 PM
      @Musfiqur Rahman No problem
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  6. Kzalca
    Kzalca· May 28, 2024 03:14 AM

    I am so glad I clicked on your account. I had no idea there was a part 3. If you can, you should also link this list on part 2.

    Thanks so much for the great recommendations!

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    • cbboss
      cbboss· Author · May 28, 2024 03:29 PM
      Just added the link to part 1 and 2
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  7. iheartroastedseaweed
    iheartroastedseaweed· Jul 26, 2024 02:50 AM
    “Time-stop breeding uncle” is a crazy title clear.png
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  8. Enigmatik
    Enigmatik· Jun 24, 2024 05:39 AM

    "The Stronger Their Opposition, the More I Know I Made the Right Choice"

    Only first 10 chapters were translated, but it's had me hooked. Really want more attention to it, as that may lead to more chapters getting translated. @cbboss

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    • cbboss
      cbboss· Author · Jun 29, 2024 12:23 PM
      Would recommend joining some translation discords and requesting for a translation it might work.
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  9. OneHopeSniper
    OneHopeSniper· Jun 23, 2024 06:37 AM
    I don't know how you keep finding such good stuff
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    • cbboss
      cbboss· Author · Jun 23, 2024 07:50 AM
      I spend  some time every day and try to keep up to date with a list of good TLs I've followed to find the good stuff.
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  10. Halren
    Halren· Jun 19, 2024 02:20 AM
    Was "I Became a National ‘Disaster’ Level Monster" removed?
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    • cbboss
      cbboss· Author · Jun 23, 2024 07:49 AM
      Yes
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    • Halren
      Halren· Jun 23, 2024 10:09 AM
      @cbboss why? Did it get to popular? 
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    • cbboss
      cbboss· Author · Jun 23, 2024 12:42 PM
      @Halren It wasn't good enough to stay in the list
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    • cbboss
      cbboss· Author · Jun 23, 2024 12:43 PM
      @Halren I try and make sure all the novels are at or above a 4.0 rating
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    • Halren
      Halren· Jun 23, 2024 06:18 PM
      @cbboss ah I see okay cool thanks
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    • cbboss
      cbboss· Author · Jun 25, 2024 06:41 PM
      @Halren No problem
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